Lightning Arse

Strong Scotch Ale BJCP 2008 – 09E

OG
1.110
FG
1.030
SRM
14.6
ABV
10.8%
IBU
42.8
Awards
2
Batch #
2010-13
Batch Size
10.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
June 12, 2010
Tap Date
June 12, 2011
BU/GU
0.39
ABW
8.3%
Kcal
367 12 oz
Real Extract
10.9° P
Attenuation
70.7% apparent
57.9% real

Fermentables

British Maris Otter Pale Malt
22.00 lbs|56.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
3.0 SRM
PPG
26.0
Info
Premium base malt for any beer. Good for pale ales.
56.3%
American Pale Malt (2-Row)
10.00 lbs|25.6%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
1.0 SRM
PPG
28.0
Info
Smooth, less grainy, moderate malt flavor. Basic malt for all beer styles.
25.6%
American Special Roast
0.50 lbs|1.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
50.0 SRM
PPG
31.0
Info
Provides a deep golden to brown color for ales. Use in all darker ales.
Crystal Malt 40L
2.00 lbs|5.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
40.0 SRM
PPG
34.0
Info
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
5.1%
British Pale ChocolateThomas Fawcett and Sons
0.60 lbs|1.5%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
200.0 SRM
PPG
39.0
Info
Used in darker beers such as porters and stouts to add color and richness. It is used in preference to chocolate malt when less color from the grains is desired and a grain with milder flavors is needed.
American Munich Malt
4.00 lbs|10.2%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
10.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
Sweet, toasted flavor and aroma. For Oktoberfests and malty styles.
10.2%

Hops

1.50 oz
Magnum 12.5%
90 min Boil
1.00 oz
Golding 5.0%
30 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
Edinburgh AleWLP028
White Labs

Equipment Profile15 Gallon/57 Liter Brew Pot (15) and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size
10.00gal
Boil Volume
12.55gal
Evaporation Rate
9.00%per hour
Hop Utilization
100%
Mash Tun Volume
10.00gal
Mash Tun Weight
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Top Up Water
0.00gal
Trub Chiller Loss
1.00gal

Mash Profile Single Infusion Mash, Medium Bodied Beer

Mash Steps

Step 1
Mash In60 min
154°F
Step 2
Mash Out10 min
168°F

Fermentation and Aging

14 days
Primary
68°F
35 days
Secondary
68°F
250 days
Age
65°F

Water Profile Denver, Colorado

Calcium
31.5
Bicarbonate
104
Sulfate
50.8
Chloride
23.5
Magnesium
8.5
Ideal PH
7.8
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Lightning Arse – 2 Awards
Name
Lightning Arse
Competition
Gnarly Barley
Date
07/30/2011
Style
Wood-Aged Beer
Place
1st

Name
Lightning Arse
Competition
Gnarly Barley
Date
07/30/2011
Style
Strong Scotch Ale
Place
BOS - First Runner Up